SX AWD
What the SX adds over the LX (+$5,600)
| Spec | LX | SX |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3186 lbs | 3362 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3108 lbs | 3247 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 1999 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horsepower | 146 hp | 195 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) Atkinson engine | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Valve configuration | 16 Valve Hydraulic Lash Adjust | 16 Valve Swing Arm Type |
| Front headroom | 40 in | 38.5 in |
| MPG (city) | 27 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 31 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $24,490 | $30,090 |
| Parking brake type | Hand parking brake | epb |
| Tire size | P215/55R17 | P235/45R18 |
| Final drive ratio | 6.052:1 | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission type | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | automatic |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, 10.25-inch TFT LCD supervision cluster, 10.25-inch touchscreen navigation display unit with AM/FM, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Voice Recognition (AVN 5 Wide), 18-inch Alloy wheels with machine finish, 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT), Black and chrome coating radiator grille, Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Body-color lower door garnish, Bose premium 8-speaker audio system with external amp, subwoofer and sound connected mood lamp, Cargo cover, Chrome coating inside door handles, Electrochromic rear view mirror, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with junction turning, Front USB charger (x2), Gloss black lower door garnish, Heated front seats (3-level), Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Illuminated with extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors, In-mould center fascia, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Intelligent Speed Limit Warning (ISLW), LED Bi-function projector headlights, LED Daytime Running Light (DRL), LED Star Map signature light inside radiator grille, LED front fog lamps, LED interior lighting, LED overhead lamp, LED positioning lamp, LED rear combination lamps, LED room lamp, Leather wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, Leather wrapped gear shift knob, Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-up/down and safety, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Rear center armrest with cup holders, Rear passenger seatback pocket, Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 279.4 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 62.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 26.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | UVO |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | 63.4 in |
| Overall length | 172.6 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1598 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Valve configuration | 16 Valve Swing Arm Type |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 195 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $30,090 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 54.7 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Motor power assisted, Rack and pinion type (MDPS) |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multilink |
Tires
| Tire size | P235/45R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3362 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3247 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4212 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety28 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with car, pedestrian and cyclist detection (FCA)
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with junction turning
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Front seat-mounted side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) with Active steering
- Rear-view camera display
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go + Navigation-based SCC-Curve (NSCC-C)
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
- Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Height rear adjustable headrests
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Warning (ISLW)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
- Immobilizer
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High Line
Infotainment9 std · 0 opt
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
- 10.25-inch touchscreen navigation display unit with AM/FM, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Voice Recognition (AVN 5 Wide)
- Bluetooth® Multi-connection (connect up to two devices simultaneously)
- Bose premium 8-speaker audio system with external amp, subwoofer and sound connected mood lamp
- Front USB charger (x2)
- Rear USB charger (x2)
- Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls
- Tweeter speaker (x2)
- Wireless Charging Pad
Convenience6 std · 1 opt
- Smart power tailgate optional
- Smart Key and push-button start, includes immobilizer and remote start button on key fob
- 12V power outlet (x1), in center fascia
- Power door locks with driver and passenger control
- Power windows (front and rear)
- Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-up/down and safety
- Remote keyless entry with burglar alarm, panic button and immobilizer
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Rear air vent
- Single-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and rear air vent
Seating7 std · 1 opt
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support
- Heated front seats (3-level)
- SynTex Seating
- Ventilated front seats optional
- 4-way manual adjustable passenger seat
- 60/40 split-folding rear seats with 2-way recline
- Height adjustable driver's seat (pumping device)
- Rear passenger seatback pocket
Interior18 std · 0 opt
- Electrochromic rear view mirror
- 10.25-inch TFT LCD supervision cluster
- Chrome coating inside door handles
- Door pocket bottle holder
- Front center armrest with padded storage box and cup holders
- In-mould center fascia
- LED interior lighting
- LED overhead lamp
- LED room lamp
- Leather wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel
- Leather wrapped gear shift knob
- Luggage lamp
- Rear center armrest with cup holders
- Sliding center armrest
- Sunvisor vanity mirrors
- SynTex (Artificial Leather) console box
- Illuminated with extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
Exterior26 std · 2 opt
- Sunroof optional
- 18-inch Alloy wheels with machine finish
- Acoustic laminated windshield
- Black and chrome coating radiator grille
- Black side sills
- Body-color lower door garnish
- Body-color outside door handles
- Body-color outside mirrors
- Electric adjustable outside mirrors
- Gloss black lower door garnish
- Heated Privacy glass (rear side, tailgate)
- Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
- LED Bi-function projector headlights
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- LED Star Map signature light inside radiator grille
- LED front fog lamps
- LED positioning lamp
- LED rear combination lamps
- Rear spoiler with LED high mounted stop light
- Satin finish window DLO surround (beltline)
- Silver roof rails
- Single hidden muffler, black paint
- Solar glass (windshield, front doors)
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Roof-color outside mirrors optional
- Auto light control
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary Compact Spare Tire (steel)
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- All Wheel Drive (AWD)
- 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT)
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): Normal, Sport, Eco modes
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
- ULEV 70 emissions
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
Cargo3 std · 0 opt
- Cargo cover
- Cargo net hooks
- Dual-level cargo floor
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2024 Seltos. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the SX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2024 Kia Seltos SX?
The manufacturer lists $30,090 for the 2024 Kia Seltos SX. That is $5,600 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2024 Kia Seltos SX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 53 features become standard that the LX does not and 19 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.